How to Watch Return of the Living Dead in Order
To watch Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave, start with The Return of the Living Dead.
Watch Return of the Living Dead in release order for a first viewing — start with The Return of the Living Dead (1985). There are 6 films, released between 1985–2005. That is 7.7 hours across the 5 released films. Only 5 are essential to follow the story — 7.7 hours. Return of the Living Dead has not been released yet.
The full checklist
0 of 6 watched- 1The Return of the Living Dead1985Essential91m
- 2Return of the Living Dead Part II1988Essential89m
- 3Return of the Living Dead III1993Essential97m
- 4Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis2005Essential88m
- 5Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave2005Essential95m
- 6Return of the Living Dead2026Not out yet
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What is the correct order to watch Return of the Living Dead?
For a first viewing, watch Return of the Living Dead in release order, starting with The Return of the Living Dead (1985) and ending with Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave (2005). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Return of the Living Dead films are there?
There are 6 Return of the Living Dead films, 5 of which have been released.
Can I skip any Return of the Living Dead films?
5 of the 6 films carry the main story: The Return of the Living Dead, Return of the Living Dead Part II, Return of the Living Dead III, Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis, Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Return of the Living Dead?
Start with The Return of the Living Dead, released in 1985. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Return of the Living Dead?
Watching every Return of the Living Dead film takes 7.7 hours across the 5 released films. Sticking to the 5 essential films takes 7.7 hours.
Is there a new Return of the Living Dead film coming?
Yes — Return of the Living Dead is announced and not yet released. Everything before it is listed above in order.
Last updated September 25, 2026